Senior Yard Rider & Stable Manager

YardandGroom; Waresley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

YardandGroom is seeking a capable yard/groom to oversee the yard, staff, and horses in a busy racing stable environment. You will ensure daily tasks are completed to a high standard and report any health or welfare issues to the team.

The role involves riding fast work to hacking, yard maintenance, mucking out, feeding, field cleaning, and general duties. A clean driving licence and 3.5t lorry experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Riding fast work experience desired.
• Knowledge of lunging and flatwork beneficial.
• Valid driver's license and own transport preferred.
• Experience driving a 3.5t lorry considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the yard, horses and staff to ensure daily tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Check horses are well and report any issues; liaise with the vet as needed.
• Ride horses for fast work and hacking where required.
• Muck out, feed, clean fields and maintain the yard.
• Move electric fencing, tack up and groom horses.

Skills

Riding fast work

Lunging knowledge

Flatwork knowledge

Driver's license & transport

Tractor driving experience

Tools

3.5t lorry experience

Job description

YardandGroom is seeking a capable yard/groom to oversee the yard, staff, and horses in a busy racing stable environment. You will ensure daily tasks are completed to a high standard and report any health or welfare issues to the team.

The role involves riding fast work to hacking, yard maintenance, mucking out, feeding, field cleaning, and general duties. A clean driving licence and 3.5t lorry experience are preferred.